How to be safe while sneaking into the USA

Watch this how-to guide for Mexican migrants making their journey to the United States of America. It is brought to you by the Mexican Government. This how-to video provides you with some practical advice that may be useful to you, in case you have made the difficult decision to seek new work opportunities outside of your own country. As you read this guide you can also learn some basic questions about legal consequences of your stay in the United States of America without appropriate immigration documents, as well as the rights you have in that country once you are there, independent of your immigration status. Always keep in mind that there are mechanisms for you to enter the United States of America legally.

Here are some risks: Crossing the river can be very risky, especially if you cross alone and at night.. Thick clothing weighs you down when it's wet and makes it hard to swim or float. If you cross in the desert, try to travel when the heat is not so intense. BE CAREFUL OF ALIEN SMUGGLERS If you decide to use the services of a "pollero", "coyote" or "patero" to cross the border, consider the following precautions to take: Don't let him out of your sight; remember that he's the only one that knows the terrain and therefore is the only one that can guide you safely. Do not trust anyone who offers to cross you over to the "other side" and asks you to drive a vehicle or carry a package for him. Regularly those packages contain drugs or other prohibited substances. For that reason many people have ended up in jail. DO NOT USE FALSE DOCUMENTS OR DOCUMENTS OF OTHER PEOPLE, NOR DECLARE A FALSE NATIONALITY IF YOU ARE DETAINED.